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USD USD AED AED Rate as of2026-05-16

USD to AED Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 3.6725 AED as of 2026-05-16. Mostly invariant due to UAE's currency peg to USD at 1:3.6725 since 1997. Used by US businesses in UAE, US tourists, and oil-trade settlements. The peg has held through multiple oil crashes and remains one of the world's most stable currency arrangements.

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USDAED Converter

$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇦🇪
AED 3.67
Rate: 1 USD = 3.6725 AED
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇦🇪 AED
$1.00AED 3.67
$10.00AED 36.73
$100.00AED 367.25
$500.00AED 1,836.25
$1,000.00AED 3,672.50
$5,000.00AED 18,362.50
$10,000.00AED 36,725.00
$50,000.00AED 183,625.00
$100,000.00AED 367,250.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-16 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
3.6725
1 USD = AED
1 year ago
3.6725
↓ 0.0% in 12 months
5 years ago
3.6725
↓ 0.0% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to AED conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to UAE Dirham at today's rate of 1 USD = 3.6725 AED. The reverse holds too: 1 AED = 0.2723 USD.

USD → AED
1 USD 3.67 AED
5 USD 18.36 AED
10 USD 36.73 AED
25 USD 91.81 AED
50 USD 183.63 AED
100 USD 367.25 AED
500 USD 1,836 AED
1,000 USD 3,673 AED
5,000 USD 18,363 AED
10,000 USD 36,725 AED
AED → USD
1 AED 0.2723 USD
5 AED 1.36 USD
10 AED 2.72 USD
25 AED 6.81 USD
50 AED 13.61 USD
100 AED 27.23 USD
500 AED 136.15 USD
1,000 AED 272.29 USD
5,000 AED 1,361 USD
10,000 AED 2,723 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to AED.

The USD/AED corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the UAE Dirham side, demand comes from Gulf remittances, UAE Golden Visa, and Dubai real estate. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/AED is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved down 0.0% against the UAE Dirham, and over five years it has weakened about 0.0% (from 3.6725 to 3.6725). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a falling rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the UAE Dirham you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → AED rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-16 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to AED FAQ.

Is AED really pegged to USD?
Yes — fixed at exactly 1 USD = 3.6725 AED since November 1997, with a tolerance of ±0.0001. The UAE Central Bank maintains the peg by buying/selling USD in unlimited quantities at the fixed rate. This has held through 9/11, 2008 financial crisis, 2014 oil crash, COVID, and 2022 oil spike. No serious devaluation pressure has emerged.
Why convert USD to AED at all if peg is fixed?
Banks add ~1-3% spread on top of the official peg rate. Wise and Revolut offer mid-market peg rates with ~0.5% fee. For travelers: ATM withdrawal in UAE with Wise or Charles Schwab debit gets you very close to the actual 3.6725 rate. Airport currency booths are still the worst option (3-7% spread).
Does the AED-USD peg ever fluctuate?
Officially no — it's held at 3.6725 since 1997. In practice, banks quote spreads (e.g., buying at 3.6500, selling at 3.6950). The "fluctuation" you see in retail rates is the spread, not the peg moving. Wholesale forex markets trade AED at 3.6725 ± 0.0010 always.